Thursday, April 24, 2008

This is the longest I've been without posting in a while. I've been in a slump this week... sometimes things go really well, others... well, I just keep myself busy. I hope to get online tomorrow and make a slide from Elizabeth's baby shower (I've got lots & LOTS of pictures of Allie Grace!) I'll probably also check in to see what the theme is for "FFF."

Until then, I thought I'd share some funny pics of our little doggy, Spanky. I was ATTEMPTING to make some new pics of the boys, but... well, they weren't so photogenic that day. However, Spanky on the other hand... WAS! He looked as though he was smiling in every shot. (Even laughing in another) I get cracked up every time I look at these.. I hope they make you smile too! (I'll share those of the boys later.. will probably do a slide of them too)

Smile, Spanky...

This one cracks me up too. He looks like he's bullying a MUCH larger dog...

If you'll enlarge this photo (by clicking on it) you'll see that Spanky won this round.. he's chasing the big dog back to the house. (Too funny)

Finally, this is Spanky looking all sweet and innocent... he's SUCH a CUTIE!

I'll say it again! Dogs are the best! Well that is unless you come home from taking your son to the med center for his foot and find a surprise infront of th couch and your dog is AOL! Hm..... cage for you from now on buddy!

Was wondering where you have been. Glad to see you back but sad to hear you've been in a slump. Is this the same dog that you had on Brent's site laughing or giggling? It was such a funny little clip! I don't have my dog anymore but I love to see others enjoying their puppy pals. Have a great weekend. I'll send up a prayer for you to feel some encouragement today!

Oh my word! How stinkin' cute is your little Spanky! I got so tickled looking at these pics. Isn't it funny how dogs have personalities...your little pooch seems to have quite a large one! Thanks for sharing!I'm praying for you this morning! My God tuck you especially tight under his wing today!

Spanky is quite the little ham!I cracked up at the pictures.Thanks so much for sharing and you're in my prayers. There are certainly just times where we feel in a slump. It's so great to have encouragers out there and friends who are praying. Hope you've had a great weekend.Talk to you soon!Love ya,ValerieP.S. Kristen said you are sending her a book. That is so sweet of you. I know she's looking forward to it. :)

Isaiah 26:3-4 (New Living Translation)

3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! 4 Trust in the Lordalways, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.

Our Sweet Brent (at 11)

10/28/1995 - 01/02/07

Brent's Story...

Our son Brent suddenly started to complain with back pain in the fall of 2004. He was playing flag football with the town league and loved to roughhouse with his two younger brothers so the pain was dismissed at first. After having him tested for kidney and bladder infections and finding him clear we finally asked for an MRI of his back. A couple of weeks later (the very day of the MRI) we received a phone call from his doctor saying that a tumor was found in his pelvic area. We were asked how quickly we could get him to St. Jude Children's Hospital - we left IMMEDIATELY. Later that same week we got the diagnosis. It was one that we would NEVER, EVER forget. It was Stage IV Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system. His chances of survival when diagnosed were 1/4 - 1/3. When he relapsed we were reminded there was NO CURE. There was basically no hope of survival... none outside the HOPE we had in JESUS.

Brent fought long and hard. He was a Christian and LOVED his SAVIOR. He NEVER asked "why" or complained. He took each day as it was - a gift from GOD. Brent went HOME to be with the LORD on January 2, 2007. He was 11 years old. If I've EVER had a "hero" in this world.... it would be him.

Zach, Gabe & Me

Zach - at the age of 11

Gabe at age 7 (He's 8 as of 12/21)

Hubby & Me

Psalm 16:7-9

7I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night. 8I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.

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